Posted Obituaries for April thru September 1965

Page 4. Thomas J BUTLER, 60, of 620 S Yellow Springs st., died at 3:25 pm Sunday in Mercy Hospital where he had been a patient since March 14. He was born in Urbana April 3, 1905. He was a retired employee of the Steel Products Co. He is survived by his widow, Vera; three daughters, Mrs. Elaine MONTGOMERY of Springfield, Mrs. Joyce DAVIS and Mrs Gloria SMITH, both of Wichita Kan.; two sons, Thomas L., with the US Navy at Quantico, Va., and Larry of Springfield; two brothers, Louis of Springfield and Russel of Cincinnati; one step-brother, Wayne BAKER of Yellow Springs; two step-sisters, Mrs. Helen JANUARY of Springfield and Mrs. Dorothy MCCLEARY of Columbus and 12 grandchildren. The body was taken to the Robert C Henry Funeral Home.

Page 4. Mrs. Pearl WISEMAN, formerly of 404 E Cassilly st., died at 7 pm Sunday in a Cambridge hospital following several months of failing health. Mrs. WISEMAN was born in Lawrence County [Ohio], the daughter of George and Gertrude ROBINSON BRADSHAW. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Springfield; Norris Chapter No. 426, O.E.S. and the Rose City Grandmothers club. Her husband, Dr Orlyn WISEMAN, a practicing physician in Jeffersonville [Ohio], preceded her in death April 29, 1955. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ruth GRUENWALD of Steubenville, and Mrs Lois MARSHALL of Los Angeles Calif., and three grandchildren. The body was taken to the Richards Memorial Home.

David J. WHITACRE, 64, of 14 Freeman Avenue, died in his residence at 7 p.m. Saturday following 8 years of failing health and serious illness of two months. He was born in Springfield on October 25, 1900, the son of James M. and Josephine JUNG WHITACRE, and resided all of his life in Springfield. Mr. WHITACRE WAS EMPLOYED AT International Harvester for over 20 years, retiring in 1958. He was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, and a member of UAW-CIO, No. 402. Surviving is his wife, Marie A.; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Williams, of Enon, O., and Miss Ruth WHITACRE, of Medway, O.; five sons, Paul, of Fairborn, Robert, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., David Jr., James and Richard, all of Springfield, and 16 grandchildren. The body was taken to the Conroy Funeral Home where friends may call after 7 p.m. Monday. Requiem High Mass will be sung at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Bernard's Church, with burial in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Page 6. Roger T. KISSELL, 62, of1720 Fountain Blvd., died at 8:30 p.m. in his home following several years off ailing health. He was born in Springfield, Oct. 12, 1902, the son of Harry S. and Olive TROUPE KISSELL and resided in Springfield all his life. He was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church. Mr. KISSELL's father, Harry, was the founder of the KISSELL Company in Springfield and was a noted civic leader during his life. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Howard B. NOONAN and two nephews, Peter and Timothy NOONAN, all of Springfield. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clark County Council for Retarded Children. Additional Information by Susan KISSELL (shkissell@erols.com): Sister's name is Mary Lu.

Page 6. Funeral services for Mrs. Anna D'ARCY BROWN, of 302 E. High St., will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Raphael Church. A Memorial Mass will be sung in her honor at 9 a.m. Monday in the church as a Requiem Mass cannot be sung in the church Friday because of Holy Week services. Mrs. BROWN died at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in Mercy Hospital following several months of failing health. Her body was taken to the O'Brien-Kenney Funeral Home where friends may call. St Raphael Altar and Rosary Society will hold services at 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Mrs. BROWN was born in Springfield, the daughter of Michael and Catherine RYAN D'ARCY, and had resided here most of her life. She was a retired office secretary of the Elder-Beerman Company, Dayton, and was a member of St. Raphael Church, and the Altar and Rosary Society at the parish. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis A., on August 6, 1963, and a sister, Margaret D'ARCY on Sept. 11, 1964. Survivors include two sisters, Miss Helen D'ARCY of Springfield, and Mrs. Eleanor SUMMERS of Canton.

William C. MCCLINTOCK, 70, formerly of 1896 W. Jefferson st., died at 4:35 p.m. Thursday at Mercycrest Nursing Home where he had been a resident for two years. Mr. MCCLINTOCK was employed as a plater by the Springfield Mirror and Plating Co. before his retirement five years ago. He was born May 11, 1895 in Springfield, the son of William G. and Cora TUTTLE MCCLINTOCK and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He leaves seven sons, William R., Richard P., Dale M., Robert L. and Jerry S., all of Springfield, Ronald D. of Indianapolis and Roger E. of California; three daughters, Mrs. Norma HAYES of Catawba, Miss Patty MCCLINTOCK and Mrs. Carolyn MONTGOMERY, both of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Jessie SCHAEFER of New Carlisle, Mrs. Elida DONOHOE of New Moorefield and Mrs. Nelvina YOAKEM of Union; 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body was taken to the Littleton Funeral Home.

Page, 6. Mrs. Mabel S. DUANE, 71, formerly of 1872 Quincy rd., died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday in the IOOF Hospital. She had been in failing health for the past three years. Mrs. Duane was born April 11, 1894 in West Liberty, the daughter of George and Emma DONALD HOLDREN and had been a resident of Springfield most of her life. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. DUANE, in 1959, and a son, William J. DIANE in 1960. Survivors include three sons, Victor E., Lt. Marne R. and Lt. George W. DUANE all of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Willard (Marcella) HARRIS and Mrs. Donald (Mona) MARKLEY both of Springfield; one brother, Glenn HOLDREN of Dayton; two sisters, Mrs. Arabel STIFFIN of Dayton and Mrs. Walter RAPPERT of Springfield; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Her body was taken to the Jackson, Lytle and Coffman Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. R. R. Garrett, officiating. Her body will lien in state from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in the church, prior to services. Burial will be in the Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

Page 6. George E. COFFELT, 94, who resided with his son, Noah A. COFFELT at 3724 Raymond dr., Fairborn, died at 6:05 a.m. Wednesday in the new Horizon Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. He was born June 11, 1871, in Champaign County, the son of Henry and Mary Leonard COFFELT. Before retirement, Mr. COFFELT was a thresher man by trade. Survivors in addition to his son, are one daughter, Mrs. Millie KNOTTS of Westville; three grandchildren, Mrs. Harriett MCCAULEY of Dayton, Mrs. Mariene SMITH of Xenia and Lowell KNOTTS of Westerville; and two great-grandchildren. His body was taken to the Littleton Funeral Home where friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Walter E. Hawke, officiating. Burial will be in the Terre Haute Cemetery.

Thomas P. O'CONNOR, 77, of 1717 Lagonda av., died in Mercy Hospital at 5:10 p.m. Saturday following several months of failing health. He was born on Dec. 31, 1888, in Cardington, O., the son of Maurice and Johanna LYNCH O'CONNOR, and had resided in Springfield almost all of his life. Mr. O'CONNOR was retired machinist since 1957 from the International Harvester Company. He was a member of St. Raphael's Church and the Holy Name Society of that parish. He was also a member of Cultice-Ward Post No. 6, American Legion, and a member of UAW-CIO Local No. 402. Surviving are two brothers, James P. O'CONNOR and John J. O'CONNOR; one sister, Mary O'CONNOR, all of Springfield, and several nieces and nephews. The body was removed to the O'Brien-Kenney Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 Sunday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Requiem High Mass will be sung at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael's Church. Burial will be Calvary Cemetery.

Mrs. Grace E. VOLLIMAR, 75, who resided with her daughter, Mrs. Charles J.JOHNSTON of 634 Eastmoor dr., died at 3 a.m. Friday in City Hospital. Herhusband, Jacob S., preceded her in death in 1923. Survivors in addition to her daughter include one son, Raymond W. of Urbanavicinity; two sisters, Mrs. Ava PAULSEN and Mrs. Treva SIMROSS, both of Heath;one grandson, Charles R. JOHNSTON of Fairfax, Va., and one great-grandson. Her body was taken to the Criss-Brothers-Funeral Home, 179 Granville at., Newark, where services will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at10:30 a.m.-Monday. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery.

William Ellsworth PIATT , 54, of 136 E. Southern av., died unexpectedly 4 a.m. Friday in his home. Mr. PIATT , a warehouseman for 24 years at Gentile Air Force Base, Dayton, was born Feb. 17, 1911 in Bellaire, the son of Martin and Goldie THOMPSON PIATT . Survivors include his wife, Catherine; four daughters, Miss Mary Lou PIATT ; Mrs. Fern MERRIMAN, Mrs. Janis HILL, and Mrs. Bessie SMITH all of Springfield; one son, William PIATT , Jr., of Anderson, Ind., and two grandchildren. His body was taken to the Richards Memorial Home.

Mrs. Hulda SHEELY, 84, OF 621 South Fountain ave. died unexpectedly at 9 pm Wednesday in her residence. Mrs. SHEELY was born August 11,1880, the daughter of Ernest and Anna SCHRAMM SCHEERSCHMIDT and was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Her husband, Harry J. SHEELY, preceded her in death July 26,1950. She leaves two daughters, Mrs Roy Alpha JOHNSTON and Mrs. Emmett (Alice) SOMERS of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Harry HOOVER of Richmond, Ind.; one brother, Peter SCHEERSCHMIDT of Springfield; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Her body was taken to Littleton's funeral home. where friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Friday. Services will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday in the funeral home with Rev. Kay M. GLAESNER, Pastor of St. John Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery.

Arthur L. FOLEY 76, of Route 1, Pensacola, Fla., died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in his residence, following two weeks of serious illnes. Mr. FOLEY had been in failing health for the past two years. He was born April 2, 1889 in Springfield, the son of the Rev. Charles and Anna TOLAND FOLEY. Before retirement in May, 1956, he had been an accountant with the Crowell-Collier Co. and was a member of the Anthony Lodge 455 F. & A.M., the Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton and the Antioch Temple Shrine. Survivors include his wife, Flo B. MCDONALD FOLEY; one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Barbara) MARTIN of Pensacola; one brother, Lloyd FOLEY of Beckenridge, Minn; one half-brother Robert FOLEY of Duluth, Minn; two half-sisters, Mrs. Dorothy HELM and Mrs. Louise SUMPTER, both of Canon City, Colo; four grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter. His body will be brought to the Littleton Funeral Home Saturday morning.

Joseph LEFFUE, 85, of Belle Manor Nursing Home, formerly of Route 2, New Carlisle, died at 2:20 a.m. Monday in Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was born in Boones Mill, Va., August 20, 1879, the son of Harvey and Anna KESSLER LEFFUE, and was a member of the Church of the Brethren, New Carlisle. Mr. LEFFUE was one of the last street car conductors in Springfield. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Leroy (Irene) ELLIOTT of Springfield, Mrs. Betty CARMAN of Maumee, O., and Mrs. Thelma VANWINKLE of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., one sister, Mrs. William EICHHOLTZ, of Springfield; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. His body was taken to the Chapman Memorial Home, New Carlisle, where friends may all from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the memorial home with the Rev. John Middlekauff, pastor of the Church of the Brethren, officiating. Burial will be in New Carlisle Cemetery.

Louis GIDEON, Sr., 68, of Dayton, a former Springfield resident, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Miami Valley Hospital of a heart attack. He was born in Springfield but resided in Dayton for the past 30 years. He retired in 1960 as a steamfitter and was a member of Local No. 162 of Dayton. He is survived by his widow Clara B.; one son, Louis, R., of Dayton; one daughter, Mrs. Mary JOHNSON of Charleston, W.Va.; one sister, Mrs. Daisy HEIRONIUMUS of Springfield; one brother, Russell, of Springfield; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. His body was taken t the Hoyne Funeral Home, 1817 E. Third Street, Dayton, where friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Hugh officiating. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield.

Services for Joseph E. (Joe) Zeigler, 83, of 2821 Anita Drive will be held in the Richards Memorial Home at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Enon Cemetery. Friends may call at the Memorial home from Sunday noon. Contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of the First Baptist Church. Mr. ZEIGLER died in City Hospital at 2:35 a.m. Saturday following five weeks of serious illness. He was born in Greene County August 13, 1891, the son of George and Alice HAMILTON ZEIGLER, and resided almost all of his life in Clark County. He was a retired cabinetmaker: a member of the New Carlisle Masonic Lodge and the Junior Order United American Mechanics of North Hampton. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Velma FOLCK of Springfield; on son, Roger E. ZEIGLER of Wilmington and four grandchildren, Craig and Claudia ZEIGLER, both of Wilmington and Miss Carla RANSBOTTON, and Mrs. Joe Ellen GORDON, both of Springfield

Harry Jones, 57, of 608 Harrison Street, died at 1 a.m. Saturday in the Blanchard Nursing Home. He was born on March 6, 1908 in Cedarville, Ohio, the son of Harry and Georgia POLLARD JONES. He was a member of the St. John Baptist Church and served on the board of ushers of the church. Survivors include the widow, Elsie; one daughter, Miss Harriet JONES; on son, Michael; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry JONES; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen WILLIAMS and Miss Martha JONES: one brother, Kermit JONES; a number of nieces and nephews, all of Springfield. Mr. JONES body was taken to the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home.

Page 4. Perce F EUBANKS, 72, of 1808 1/2 Warder st, died in Brown's Veterans Hospital, Dayton, at 9:40 am Wednesday following two weeks of serious illness. He had been in failing health for two years. He was a salesman for the former Buckeye Incubator Co for 20 years, having retired in 1957. He was born Nov 18, 1892, in Carmel, Highland County, the son of Millard F and Austa FERGESON EUBANKS. He was a member of Mt Olivet Lodge F and AM, Christiansburg, and was a veteran of World War I, having served with the 42nd (Rainbow) Division. Survivors include one son, Robert F of North Hampton; one sister, Mrs Glendon MICHAEL of Springfield; two brothers, Thomas of Springfield and Willard of Tremont City, and several nieces and nephews. His body was taken to the Littleton Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 pm Thursday and 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Friday. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev E E Koepp, pastor of Grace United Church of Christ officiating. The Mt Olivet Lodge No 226 F and AM will hold services at 7:30 pm Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in New Carlisle Cemetery.

Page 4. Mrs Alice STRODER, formerly of Springfield, died Tuesday in her home in St Albans, NY. She was born in Springfield and was the wife of Reginald STRODER. While in Springfield she was a member of the Wiley Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; one sister, Mrs Clara BALL of Springfield; one brother, William HALL of Detroit, Mich , and a number of great nieces and nephews. Her body was taken to the John W Patterson Funeral Home.

Phillip MAGIN, Sr., 70, of 1224 Harvard blvd., Dayton, suffered a fatal heart attack at 4:29 p.m. Sunday in front of 1717 Wittenberg blvd. W., while visiting Robert MCKENZIE of that address, according to Springfield Fire Division emergency squad. Before retirement Mr. MAGIN was founder and president of the MAGIN Constractor Co. for 25 years. Survivors include his widow, Greta; one son, Phillip J., Jr., one daughter, Cecilia, all of Dayton; one step-daughter, Mrs. Charles HART of Columus, and seven grandchildren. His body was taken to the Richards Memorial Home and then sent to the Westbrock Funeral Home, Dayton, where friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Corpus Christi Church, Dayton. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Dayton.

Benjamin F. Whited, 83, of Route 1, New Vienna, O., formerly of Springfield , died at 11:20 p.m. Sunday in his residence. Survivors include his widow, Jennie; four sons, John I. of Springfield, Frank of South Vienna, Harry of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Elmer of New Vienna; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth WISEMAN of Dayton; one brother, Samuel WHITED of Greenfield; 20 grandchildren and 31 great-children. His son, Samuel WHITED, preceded him in death in 1961. His body was taken to the Smith Funeral Home, New Vienna, where friends may call after noon Tuesday. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Beaver Cemetery, Beaver, Ohio.

Funeral services for Pearl D. GRAY, 83, of 1924 Ontairo av., will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the John W. Patterson Funeral Home. The Rev. A.I.Jones will officate. Mr. GRAY died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Friends may call at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery.

Mrs. Sarah A. PARISH , 67, of 2003 Keaton St., died at 10 p.m. Thursday in City Hospital following illness of approximately nine months. A member of Clifton Avenue Methodist Church, she was born in Jackson County, Jan. 3, 1898, a daughter of Lamson and Mary MATES. Survivors include her husband Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Zelma CURREY, of Hollywood, Fla., Mrs. Carol MILLER and Mrs. June COTTINGHAM, both of Springfield; a son, Raymond of Lancaster, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandhcildren; three sisters, Mrs. Emma MENDENHALL, Mrs. Fannie PALMER and Mrs. Lucy LONG, all of Springfield; three brothers, Ben MATES, of Flint, Mich., and Dan and Frank MATES, both of Springfield; and nieces and nephews. A son, Charles E., prededed her in death Feb. 20, 1965. Her body was taken to the Littleton Funeral Home where friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Services will be held in the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Herald A. GRANDSTAFF, of Clifton Avenue Methodist Church, in charge. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery.

Page 2. James Dewight BURTON, 70, of 955 Avondale Ave., died at 10 A.M. Sunday in Veterans Hospital, Dayton. He had been in ill health for the past eight months. Mr. Burton was born in Clark County Oct. 18, 1894, the son of William H. and Clarabell CALLISON BURTON. He was a lifelong resident of Clark County. He was a member of the First Church of the Brethren and was an Army veteran of World War I. Among survivors are his widow, Mrs. Mary BURTON; two daughters, Mrs. Thelma SNYDER of Springfield and Mrs. Lillian MARKIN of Richmond, Ind., two sons, Robert of Springfield and James of Greenville; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie SOUDERS of Springfield and Mrs. Elsie MARTIN of North Hampton; one brother, Joseph of Springfield; 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. His body was taken to Richards Memorial Home where friends may call. Services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday in the memorial home. Burial will be in Vale Cemetery.

Page 2. Mrs Maude PHILLIPS. Services are scheduled for 11 am Friday in Rickly Auditorium at the Ohio Masonic Home for Mrs Maude PHILLIPS, 83, who died at Rickly Memorial Hospital at the home at 8:45 am Tuesday. She was born June 21, 1882 in Caledonia, O. She entered the home on June 15, 1956 under the sponsorship of Mt Gilead Lodge No 206, Free and Accepted Masons. Survivors include one son, Jack of Columbus; and one daughter Mrs Mary RICHARDSON of Lakeview. Her body was removed to the Littleton Funeral Home and will be returned to auditorium for the services. Burial will be in Rivercliff Cemetery in Mt Gilead.

Page 2. Mrs Ida Belle NANCE, 75, of 3637 Laybourne rd, died at 11:30 am Monday in City Hospital following a three-month illness. Mrs NANCE was the widow of John R NANCE who died in Springfield in 1947. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Home City Chapter No 258. O E S. She had lived here for the past 50 years. Born July 22, 1890 in Jackson, she was the daughter of Elmore and Catherine LEACH. She leaves one daughter, Mrs Martha ERBE of Springfield; one brother, James P LEACH of California and one granddaughter, Miss Ann FLORY of Springfield. Her body was taken to the Richards Memorial Home.

Page 2, Col. 2. John W RAWE, 77, of 1316 St Paris rd, died in Mercy Hospital at 4:20 am Sunday following an illness of two days. Mr RAWE had been a chef at the Hotel Bancroft and the Springfield Country Club before retiring in 1956. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs Robert (Anne) MYERS of Springfield; a son, Hans W RAWE of Columbus; a sister, Mrs Bertha GEHNER, and a brother, Carl RAWE, both in Germany; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His body was taken to the Littleton Funeral Home where friends may call between and 9 pm Monday. Services will be conducted by the Rev A L Anderson, pastor of Grace Lutheran church at 10 am Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery

Page 2, Col. 2. Mrs Frank OSMOND. Mrs Margaret B OSMOND, 83, of the Ohio Masonic Home, died at 6:40 am Sunday in Rickly Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 15, 1882, in New Straitsville, and she and her husband, Frank H OSMOND, entered the home on Jan 29, 1965. The Amos H Englebeck Lodge No 751, F and A M of Akron, sponsored the OSMOND's. Surviving are a brother, Tom BROOKS of Euclid, and a sister. Miss Anna BROOKS of Columbus. Her body was taken to the Jackson, Lytle, and Coffman Funeral Home, but will be returned to the Rickly Auditorium for services at 1 pm Tuesday. Burial will be in the Ohio Masonic Home Cemetery.

Page 2, Col. 2. Mrs Mary W STEPHENSON, 74, of the Chaney Rest Home died at 6:10 am Monday in the home following one year of failing health. She was born in Pike county, Nov 11, 1890, the daughter of John W and Verna HARRIS HARTLEY, and was a resident of Springfield for the past 45 years. Mrs STEPHENSON was the widow of the late William STEPHENSON who preceded her in death. Survivors include one sister, Mrs Eva FUNDERBURG of Springfield, and five brothers, Charles HARTLEY of Springfield; John HARTLEY of Indianapolis, Ind, Harvey HARTLEY of Clyde, O, Walter and Edger HARTLEY of Miami, Fla. Her body was taken to the Richards Memorial Home.

Page 2, Col. 3. William J COLEMAN, 83, of 307 Dayton av, did at 8 am Monday in his residence following two years of failing health. He was born in Springfield March 26, 1888, the son of Michael and Ellen SHERIDAN COLEMAN and had resided here all his life. Mr COLEMAN was a member of St Mary's Church and the Holy Name Society of the parish and also was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No 397. Before retirement he was an employe of the Universal Atlas Cement Co. Survivors include his widow, Alma L; one son, Walter E KENNEDY; one daughter, Mrs Ruth Evelyn DEWITT; one sister, Lydia COLEMAN; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, all of Springfield. His body was taken to the OBrien-Kenney Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday and from 2 to 5 and 7 To 9 pm Wednesday.

Page 2, Col. 2. Harvey W PENWELL, Sr, 70, of Jamestown, Route 1, died at 3:20 am Monday in his residence following nine years of failing health and five months of serious illness. He was born in Bainbridge, O, Sept 12, 1894, the son of Jess and Julia PENWELL, and had resided in Springfield most of his life until two years ago when he moved to Jamestown. Before retirement in 1956, Mr PENWELL was a painter by trade. Survivors include his widow, Eva M; two sons, Harvey Jr of Columbus and Edward E of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs John FISHER of Springfield; two step-children, James N RILEY of Springfield and Mrs John RINEHART of Jamestown; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Eursa and Wert, both of Springfield; one sister, Mrs Charles DAUGHERTY of Greenfield and several nieces and nephews. His body was taken to Jackson, Lytle, and Coffman Funeral Home where friends may call from 2 pm Wednesday until time of services at 10:30 am Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev Richard Smith, pastor of Lawrenceville Church of God, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.

Page 2, Col. 4. Michael POSTULUK, 84, of Mercycrest, died there at 4:35 pm Sunday following several months of failing health. Mr POSTULUK was born on Dec 03, 1880 in Austria. He came to the United States in 1912 and had been a resident of Springfield for the past 20 years. Four children, all of Austria, survive. His body was taken to the O'Brien-Kenney Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 pm Monday. Services will be held at 9:30 am Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Page 2, Col. 4. Alta GREENTREE, 62, of Dayton a former resident of Springfield died Monday morning in a Dayton hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Springfield, May 20, 1903, the daughter of Andrew and Josephine STRATTON GREENTREE. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs June PETRIE of Springfield, two grandchildren; one sister, Alma GREENTREE of Springfield; one brother, Herbert of Florida and several nieces and nephews. Her body was taken to the Littleton Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday. Services will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday in the funeral home with Major B E Flinn of the Salvation Army officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.

Page 2, Col. 4. Walter I LAUGHLIN. Funeral services for Walter I LAUGHLIN, 58, of 3895 Folk-Ream rd, will be held at 2 pm Tuesday in the Woods Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wesley L Gebhard, pastor of Grace Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr LAUGHLIN died in his home at 2:30 pm Saturday. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Monday. AFL-CIO Local 402 will conduct services in the funeral home at 7:30 pm Monday.

Page 2, Col. 4. Edward A GREENE, 85, of Vine st, Xenia, died Sunday afternoon in a Dayton hospital. Mr GREENE was born on Feb 02, 1880, in Xenia, the son of William P and Margaret A SMITH GREENE. Among survivors are a daughter, Mrs Marcie MILLER of Springfield; two sons, Charles E GREENE of Phoenix, Ariz, and Lawrence R GREENE of Xenia, two stepsons, Chadwick CRABTREE of Springfield and Raymond CRABTREE of Springfield; a step-daughter, Mrs Elizabeth FITZWATER of Chicago; one brother, Clarence GREENE of Xenia; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Wednesday in the McMillan Funeral Home. Burial will be in North Cemetery, Cedarville.

Page 2, Col. 4. Edward Franklin FRENCH, of the Josephine Nursing Home, Dayton, died at 1:30 am Monday, where he had been a patient since June 1963. He was born May 08, 1870 in Fayette County, the son of William and Margaret DENT FRENCH. Mr FRENCH was a retired farmer. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs Helen DICKERSON of Columbus, Miss Gertrude FRENCH, Mrs Mabelle CARTER, both of Cleveland and Miss Julia FRENCH of Xenia; three sons, William and Forrest of Springfield and Robert of Cleveland; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. His body was taken to the Win[?]ey Funeral Home, 335 E Market st, Xenia, where friends may call from 4 to 9 pm Wednesday. Services will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery, Jamestown

Page 6. Lawrence L KINGERY, 59, of New Carlisle rd, Tipp City, route 1, died at 4:30 pm Tuesday in Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, following a lengthy illness. He was born in March 29, 1906, in Elwood, Ind, the son of Oliver and Pearl SLUSSER KINGERY and was a former employe of the Tate Manufacturing Co, Dayton. Mr KINGERY was a member of the Third Church of God in Springfield. Survivors include his widow Thelma; one son, Jackie L, at home; ne daughter, Mrs Donald (Patricia) MACFARLANE, of New Carlisle, Rote 1; two grandchildren; two brothers, Edwin of Dayton and Willard of Columbus, and two sisters, Mrs Thelma BOILON of Springfield and Miss Helen KINGERY of Tipp City. His body was taken to the Trostel Funeral Home where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday. Services will be held at 2 pm Friday in the funeral home with the Rev A P Cain, pastor of Third Church of God, Springfield, officiating. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Clarence FREYHOF. Mrs. Frona FREYHOF, formerly of 39 E. Cecil st., died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday in the Rest Inc., Bancroft Building., following two and a half years of failing health and two years of serious illness. She was born June 1, 1886 in Bainbridge, O., and was an operator for the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. for 34 years before retire-........(rest of obit cutoff)

Graveside services for Mrs. Nora KIRKHAM WHITTREDGE, 85, of 721 East High Street, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ferncliff Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Waugh, associate pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church, officiating. Her body was taken to the Jackson, Lytle and Coffman Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Mrs. WHITTREDGE died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Mercy Hospital following 20 years of failing health and five months of serious illness. She was born in Clark County, August 31, 1880, the daughter of William M. and Elizabeth OATES KIRKHAM, and had resided here all her life. Her husband, Clifford WHITTREDGE, preceded her in death in January, 1946. Mrs. WHITTREDGE attended the Covenant Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one daughter, Catherine E. COPENHAVER with whom she made her home; one granddaughter, Mrs. Jack A. LUDWIG; three great-grandchildren, Douglas, Curtis and Elizabeth Ann LUDWIG, all of Cincinnati; four brothers, W. R., Oliver and Homer KIRKHAM, all of Springfield and Russell KIRKHAM of Nebraska, and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Stephanie BECK, 93, of 32 East Third Street, Died at 3:10 p.m. Thursday in her home following three weeks of illness. Mrs. BECK was born in Karlsruhe, Germany, September 10, 1871. She lived in Springfield for 65 years. He parents were Blasius and Fredericka GAIER. She was the widow of Fred BECK who died in Springfield in 1922. Mrs. BECK was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, the Women's Guild, Mizpah Sunday School Class and the Schwaoische Ladies Society of the church. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Williams (Emma) SCHAFER and Mrs. Helen MILLER, both of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Frieda RAY and Mrs. William MANGAN, both of Springfield and Mrs. Emma KOBEL of Santa Monica, Calif.; two brothers, Gustav and Anton GAIER, both of Springfield; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Her body was taken to the Richards memorial Home where friends may call until time of services in the memorial home at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Kay Glaesner will officiate. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery.

Michael J. SPENCER, 20, of Cincinnati, formerly of Springfield, died at 3 a.m. Friday in Pontiac, Mich., from injuries received in an auto-motorcycle accident. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George SPENCER of Cincinnati who moved from Springfield in 1951. Mrs. SPENCER was co-owner of the Kelly Motor Co. in Springfield. Michael SPENCER was a student at the University of Cincinnati. His body was taken to the Wayne Bolton Funeral Home, 3042 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati. Requiem High Mass will be sung at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Catherine's Church, Cincinnati.

LONDON, O. - Robert Lee LONG, 51, of Summerford, a World War II veteran wounded in the Normandy invasion and holder of the Purple Heart, was found dead in his car behind the Amvets Building at Madison Lake about 3 a.m. Thursday. Madison County Coroner Dr. W. T. Bacon ruled suicide. Mr. LONG'S body was found by the Madison County Sheriff's Department. All of the car windows were rolled up except the one in the right rear which held a flexible hose connected to the exhaust pipe. Mr. LONG was a sergeant with the 328th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Division, and saw action in the European Theater. He held several campaign ribbons, one with a bronze battle star. He was at the time of his death commander of the London post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. LONG formerly was employed as a guard at the London Correctional Institution. He leaves his widow, Fern; two sons, Robert of Springfield and David at home; four daughters, Mrs. Marion MOSSBARGER of Springfield, Mrs. Joseph REEVES and Mrs. Paul EVANS, both of London, and Miss Linda LONG, at home; a brother, Samuel of Galion; a sister, Mrs. Joseph FORBES of Springfield and four grandchildren. His body was taken to the Chester R. Geer Funeral Home where friends may call. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, with the Rev. William Turner officiating. Burial will be in Summerford Township Cemetery.

Funeral services for Ralph S. COSS, 73 of 1219 Tibbetts av., will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday in the Littleton Funeral home with the Rev. Herald Grandstaff, pastor of Clifton Avenue Methodist Church officiating. Mr. COSS died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday in Mercy Hospital. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. COSS is also survived by one brother, Paul, of Columbus.

Mrs. Esta B. ENGLE, 80, of 1231 N. Lowry Ave., died Wednesday morning in the Mercycrest Rest Home. She was born Aug. 9, 1885, in North Hampton, the daughter of David and Carrie TROUT CALLISON, Mrs. Engle was a member of the Central Methodist Church, and the Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Survivors include her husband, J. Roy ENGLE; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret SARMAST, of Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. Carolyn KOHL; one son, Charles Virgil ENGLE; one sister, Mrs. Mary BYERMAN all of Springfield; eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Her body was taken to the Jackson, Lytle and Coffman Funeral Home where friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert G. Scully, pastor of Central Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery.

Mrs. Patty MCCLINTOCK, 33, of 1896 W. Jefferson st., died at 12 noon at City Hospital after an illness of two months. She was born here Nov. 28, 1931, the daughter of William E. and Ethel B. RUST MCCLINTOCK. She had been employed by Gray's Drug Store in Southern Village Shopping Center for the past eight years. Survivors include a daughter, Debra Jo; seven brothers, William R., Richard R., Dale M., Robert L., Jerry L., all of Springfield, Ronald D. of Indianapolis, Ind., Roger E. of Calif; two sisters, Mrs. Nora HAYES of Catawba, and Mrs. Carolyn MONTGOMERY of Springfield,; a number of nieces and nephews. The body was taken to the Littleton Funeral Home.